Martha Earnhardt was a waitress and children’s store clerk. She was married to Ralph Earnhardt from 1947 until his death at the age of 45 in 1973.
Martha Earnhardt has passed away at the age of 91. She died on Christmas Evening on Saturday December 25, 2021. Martha Earnhardt cause of death is not unknown but many believe she died a natural death.
Martha Earnhardt’s death was announced on Twitter by the family
“It is with great sadness that we share the news that Martha Earnhardt passed away Christmas evening.
“As we grieve her loss and begin to imagine life without our beloved ‘Mamaw’, we find solace in knowing she is at peace in eternal glory and in joyous reunion with her husband Ralphs and sons Dale, Randy and Danny.
“Please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers, and thank you so much for loving our Mamaw as if she were your own,” the statement continued.
“She was not just the matriarch of our family, but she was the matriarch to multiple generations of race fans.”